Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Mortimer with Laminated Steel Barrel - circa 1870 U.S. Edged Weapons updated for service during WWI

updated for service during WWI

In 1837 the first French percussion military arms were issued for field trials

The First Issue Model 1 1/2 had a smooth cylinder and a non-fluted barrel

this is an fantastic example of a WWII German M-38 Fallschirmjäger Helmet

but this example was likely worn for a time and faded

Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Mortimer with Laminated Steel Barrel - circa 1870 U.S. Edged Weapons updated for service during WWIOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a typical British made Double Barreled Percussion shotgun, possibly intended for the large U. S. import market. It is marked on both lock plates with MORTIMER, a legendary name in British firearms. H. W. Mortimer was a top quality maker, mostly Serving King George III. He was granted the right to mark his guns "Gunmaker To His Majesty", at least until King George III died in 1820. His descendants